What type of property is 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA?

7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA sell for?

7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA last sold for £705,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £152,000 in September 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 1996 and September 2018, 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA rose from £152,000 to £705,000, a change of £553,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA?

The current EPC rating for 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2018 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA?

7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA has a recorded floor area of 222 m² (2,390 sq ft), around 56 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HG2 9HA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA had any planning applications?

7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA?

7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA located?

7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA sits in Harrogate. It falls within the HG2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA?

Police records around 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA show an average of 141 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA?

The closest primary school to 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA is Oatlands Infant School (562m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rossett School (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA?

The closest bus stop to 7 Firs Avenue, HG2 9HA is Firs Avenue, 88m away. The nearest rail option is Hornbeam Park Rail Station, 776m away.

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7 Firs Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 9HA

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

222 m²

2390 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Firs Avenue

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

7 Firs Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Harrogate (HG2 9HA). It has a recorded floor area of 222 m² (around 2390 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 222 m² it's 25% larger than the typical home in the postcode (178 m² median across 4 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch, new windows and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,028,000 is 45.8% above the 2018 sale price. Most recent transfer: September 2018 at £705,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

7 Firs Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Mar 2018

EPC improved fromE52toC70

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Firs Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 9HA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

4 applications on record at 7 Firs Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 9HA

4decisions3extensions26documents

Flagged:Demolition

Aug 2002
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of rear conservatory.
Extension
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
02/02981/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionJun 2022Decision
PorchAug 2018Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Firs Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£1,028,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£705,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

13 September 2018Most recent
£705,000
+147.4%over 17 years
19 August 2001
£285,000
+87.5%over 4 years
11 September 1996
£152,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HG2 9HA: £670,000 (2021–2008).

Nearby sales in HG2 9HA

On the street

Versus other Firs Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 7 Firs Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,176

Street avg £4,059

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Floor Area

222 m²

Street avg 182 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 7.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

141/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Firs Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Oatlands Infant School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HG2 9HA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HG2 9HA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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55 dB

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